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Mesa Springs Healthcare Center

7171 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 796063256928080WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(134 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
89
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,190

How Mesa Springs Healthcare Center Compares in Texas

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
TX average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TX average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
TX average
1.9/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.45 hrs/day
TX average
3.39 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
TX average
0.43 hrs/day
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Texas average of 2.7/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 16, 2025
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 13 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Texas median
Private Room
$7,300/mo
Texas median
Taylor County 65+
20,948
14.6% of county
County Population
143,029
Taylor County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Mesa Springs Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Abilene, Texas with 89 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
89
Avg Residents/Day
68.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 4, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Taylor
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
77.0
Infection Citations
6

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Minimal Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0944Minimal Harm

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0946Minimal Harm

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$8,190
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 12, 2023
$8,190

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.23 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2017
MCGREW, PAMELAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
MCKNIGHT, MAXEYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
TAYLOR, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
FORREST HILL HEALTHCARE, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2017
MCGREW, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
MCKNIGHT, MAXEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
ENSIGN SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2015
FORREST HILL HEALTHCARE, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 13, 2025
RIO MESA HEALTH HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2015
STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2015
THE ENSIGN GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2015
MCGREW, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
MCKNIGHT, MAXEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Texas facilities
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Abilene, TXCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,190
Wesley Court Health Center
Abilene, TX1.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation
Abilene, TX2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $26,364
Wisteria Place
Abilene, TX3.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $21,645
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene, TX5.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $23,794
Brightpointe at Lytle Lake
Abilene, TX6.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $23,733
The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center
Abilene, TX7.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $163,651
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center
Abilene, TX · Current facility
—2/53/51/5$8,190
Wesley Court Health Center
Abilene, TX
1.7 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Windcrest Health & Rehabilitation
Abilene, TX
2.3 mi3/53/53/5$26,364
Wisteria Place
Abilene, TX
3.4 mi3/53/52/5$21,645
Willowcreek Rehab and Nursing
Abilene, TX
5.5 mi2/52/51/5$23,794
Brightpointe at Lytle Lake
Abilene, TX
6.8 mi1/51/51/5$23,733
The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center
Abilene, TX
7.2 mi2/51/51/5$163,651

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Mesa Springs Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Texas is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $7,300/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mesa Springs Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mesa Springs Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,190. It also has 6 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center provides 3.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.02 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Mesa Springs Healthcare Center have?▾
Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has 89 certified beds with an average of 68.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Texas, including 6 in Abilene. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mesa Springs Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Mesa Springs Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 134 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 346 facilities. View all →